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The Sizzle Lean Show

The Sizzle Lean Show

Hosted by: Karen Dougherty

Open discussion about anything Health and Wellness

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Marcha Morena-From Amsterdam to Curaçao: A Masters Athlete Built on Grit, Grace, and Real Life

In this episode, I sit down once again with Marcha, an athlete whose talent is matched only by her honesty and heart. Marcha is chasing a spot at the CrossFit Games in the Masters Division, but what makes her story so...
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Training Through Transistion: Tammi Saunders on Moving, Mindset and the Road to the Games

For the third time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tammi Saunders and every conversation with her reminds me why she’s such an epic athlete and human. Tammi recently made a huge life shift, moving from the...
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Rebuilding Health: A Conversation with Nancy Adam

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nancy Adam, a wellness professional whose work spans Health Coaching, Massage Therapy, and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to rebuild a healthy life from the inside...
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Giving Yourself Grace - Rest, Productivity and the Nervous System

I have been reflecting on some feedback I received from past podcast guests because one message kept coming up over and over again: to give ourselves more grace. The truth is...I really needed to hear that, especially...
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Celebrating One Year: Here is a Guest and Gratitude Update

It’s our one‑year podcast anniversary! When I started, I had never done anything like this before, but stepping out of my comfort zone brought me incredible conversations with inspiring guests. I’m so grateful for...
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Across Borders and Generations: Rebecca and I talk Fitness!

From Virginia to Romania, fitness knows no borders. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca, a passionate young trainer just starting her career in Romania. We talk Pilates, aerobics, and the power of creating spaces...
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Holiday Wellness: Balance, Joy, and Gifts That Keep You Moving

In this episode, we dive into the world of health and wellness during the holiday season. From trending fitness gifts like trackers and weight vests to the attitudes we carry about food, exercise, and celebration, we...
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Movement & Mental Health: Navigating the Holidays with Heart

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also stir up deep emotions.Grief, anxiety, and depression often surface this time of year, and old patterns with food or alcohol may creep back in during moments of stress or...
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There is No Such Thing as a Stupid Question: 20 Real Fitness Questions Answered for Adults Over 50

What do adults over 50 really want to know about fitness, movement, and recovery? In this episode, Karen teams up with Steve to answer 20 of the most Googled and AI-asked fitness questions, from mobility myths to...
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Mobility First: Rethinking What It Means to Stay Fit

In this conversation with Steve, we explore why mobility work is often the missing link in sustainable health. While intense training has its place, it’s not the only path to wellness, and for many, it’s not the...
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Beyond the Hype: My Sweat Lodge Experience and Where Saunas and Cold Plunges Originated

This week, I’m sharing something deeply personal and powerful, my recent trip to Colorado, where I had the honor of participating in a traditional Native American sweat lodge. With all the buzz around saunas, cold...
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Gas Station Protein & Cross-Country Grit: Emily’s Return

I had the best time sitting down with Emily for her second visit with us to podcast land. This time the three of us laughed, swapped stories, and caught up on all things Emily, including her big move from Virginia to...
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